Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Safety infographic from BikeArlington
As more people go on Arlington's Car-Free Diet, there are more cyclists and walkers sharing the street with drivers. Whether you're on two feet, two wheels or four wheels, everyone needs to be a PAL to safely share the streets.
Being a PAL means being:
I like the info about Sharrows (or Shared Lane Markings). FABB has discussed the need for educating everyone about their use. Here's how it's shown on the graphic:Being a PAL means being:
- Predictable - travel in a predictable way; don't make sudden unexpected moves
- Alert - pay attention to your surrounds and to others
- Lawful - obey traffic laws, whether in a car, on a bike, or on foot
We'll try to get printed copies to use at our events this year. Good job BikeArlington!
Labels: bikearlington, sharrows, traffic safety
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